Main Street Arts Campus
Fort Wayne's Arts Campus offers you a chance to experience all the facets of the arts in one location. Within one block, you can enjoy theatre, dance, fine art, music, festivals, and more. A stroll down Main Street is a chance to savor and celebrate the arts! View map.
The Arts United Center is only one of the cornerstones of our vibrant arts community. In addition to self-guided tours of architecture and public art, Fort Wayne is also home to dozens of art galleries and boutiques full of unique treasures!
Things To Do
While you're visiting Fort Wayne, be sure to explore the many arts offerings available to visitors year-round. Start planning your itinerary below!
Art Lovers Itinerary
Take a weekend to experience great art, entertainment, and food in Fort Wayne.
Friday
On Friday night, start with dinner on The Landing, a downtown dining district offering Asian fusion, Cali-Mex flavors, gourmet burgers, farm-to-fork favorites, and more.
Or head southwest to Jefferson Pointe to grab some chocolate at local favorite DeBrand's and squeeze in some shopping at Fort Wayne's own Vera Bradley store. Down the street at Covington Plaza, locals love Indian food at Taj Mahal or Turkish cuisine at Deema.
Then, catch live music around the area! Enjoy outdoor summer concert series, grab a table and see regional talent at the Club Room at the Clyde, or find a national touring band on stage at The Clyde Theatre.
Saturday
Saturday begins by exploring the downtown Farmers Markets. Over 60 vendors at the market offer handmade items and tons of baked goods. It's also a great place to find a delicious food truck breakfast! Or grab coffee and bites at one of our area coffee shops.
Next, it's time for the main event — the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The museum features a great collection of art and special exhibitions. If you're a member of another museum, check to see if you have reciprocal membership in Fort Wayne. When it's time for a break, you'll find many great lunch spots nearby. Downtown favorites include the traditional Cindy's Diner, Coney Island, and Don Hall's Old Gas House, or cool spots like Dash-In and 816 Pint & Slice.
After lunch, head over to Orchard Gallery, Gallery 02, and Artlink to explore more local art. If you're ready for something different, stop by the Botanical Conservatory to see beautiful plants and flowers or explore the Fort Wayne Public Art Trail.
Saturday night, performing arts await! At the Embassy Theatre, enjoy comedy, music, or touring theatre productions. Or see and hear local talent with the Civic Theatre, Fort Wayne Ballet, and Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Browse performances on the Calendar of Events!
Opt for a different route and catch a TinCaps baseball game at Parkview Field or see an independent, foreign, documentary, classic, or specialty film at Cinema Center. Depending on the weekend, you might catch one of our great local festivals!
And for dinner, enjoy cool jazz and craft cocktails at Club Soda or sample a great beer selection at Hop River Brewing Company. Other favorites include Latin-inspired cuisine at Proximo and Irish pub delights at JK O'Donnell's.
Sunday
After a good night's sleep, rise and shine early Sunday morning to walk the nearby trails. If you can't bring your bike, Fort Wayne Outfitters offers bike, kayak, and canoe rentals.
Be sure to check our hotel packages for great hotel deals.
Architecture
To experience all of the great design history in Fort Wayne, you can visit Arts Campus Fort Wayne on Main Street. While there, tour the renowned Louis Kahn theatre. Or, visit the beautiful architecture of the Beaux Arts-style Allen County Courthouse, the Saarinen-designed Concordia Seminary, and much more!
